Casper Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Casper Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Near Me

SafeRider™ accident investigation and legal services by Metier Law Firm.

Motorcycle accidents can result in a serious injury or even death

In 2024, the motorcyclist fatality rate per 100 million vehicle miles traveled was almost 27 times the rate for passenger car occupants, and the motorcyclist injury rate was nearly 5 times higher, according to NHTSA. NHTSA counted 6,228 motorcyclists killed that year.

Even if protective gear is worn, injuries can be severe and have long-lasting effects. This is where our motorcycle accident lawyers in Casper help. We’re riders and know the freedom only two wheels can bring. We will fight to get that freedom back for you.

Call Metier Law Firm at 833-4-MOTO-LAW (833-466-8652) or schedule your free consultation today at www.metierlaw.com

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What should you do if you are injured in a motorcycle accident in Casper?

Motorcycle crashes in Casper or anywhere in Wyoming are terrifying - especially when there are severe injuries. It can be difficult to think clearly after a crash. Mistakes made by an injured person might prevent them from recovering as much as they could from the insurance company.

The best things you can do after an accident are to:

• Get to a safe place away from traffic.
• Take photos and video of the scene and of your injuries.
• Get medical attention at the hospital and from your primary care doctor.
• Save everything you had on you and keep it all somewhere safe.
• Make sure an official report has been filed.
• Preserve all documentation, bills, receipts, etc.
• Contact an experienced Casper motorcycle accident injury lawyer as soon as possible.

How Long Do I Have to File a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit in Wyoming?

An injury lawsuit in Wyoming must be filed within four years after the cause of action accrues under W.S. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C). A wrongful death action has its own deadline of two years after the death under W.S. § 1-38-102(d). Your insurance policy can also set notice and proof-of-loss deadlines that expire before either statutory deadline, so report the crash to your insurer promptly.

If you only suffered mild injuries that required a short and limited time for care, gathering all of your receipts and documentation to file your injury claim should be easy.

You should address your needs as soon as possible instead of waiting for the time limit to approach.

Motorcycle Insurance is Required in Casper, Wyoming

Under W.S. § 31-4-103, you have to keep a motor vehicle liability policy in force on your motorcycle, and an officer can require you to produce evidence of that coverage. Wyoming's minimum liability limits come from W.S. § 31-9-102(a)(xi):

Bodily injury liability limit per person: $25,000

Bodily injury limit per accident: $50,000

Property damage limit per accident: $20,000

W.S. § 31-10-101 bars an insurer from issuing a liability policy for a vehicle registered or principally garaged in Wyoming unless the policy includes uninsured motorist (UM) coverage at the bodily injury limits in W.S. § 31-9-102(a)(xi). The named insured can reject UM coverage. After a rejection, the same insurer doesn't have to add it back on a renewal unless you request it in writing. Our guide to UM and UIM coverage for Casper motorcycle riders explains what that coverage pays.

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Casper motorcycle accident attorneys have successfully tried motorcycle accident claims with many different causes. In most cases, the fault rests with the driver whose negligence or actions caused the accident.

Causes we see in Casper motorcycle accident cases include:

• Failure to check oncoming traffic when making a left turn
• Distracted driving, such as texting, talking on the phone, etc.
• Drunk driving
• Speeding
• Following too closely
• Failure to yield to the motorcycle
• Failure to check blind spots
• Dooring, or opening a car door into traffic as a motorcycle passes the vehicle
• Driving too fast for conditions
• Reckless driving
• Dangerous lane changes
• Running an intersection

Call Metier Law Firm at 833-4-MOTO-LAW (833-466-8652) or schedule your free consultation today at www.metierlaw.com

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Types of Motorcycle Accidents in Casper

Every motorcycle crash has its own facts, and the injuries depend on how the rider is struck or thrown. In 2024, according to NHTSA, the other vehicle was turning left while the motorcycle was going straight, passing, or overtaking in 45% of fatal crashes between a motorcycle and one other vehicle. Our post on who's at fault in a Casper left turn motorcycle accident explains how Wyoming's yield law applies.

Crash types we handle in Casper include:

• Speed related motorcycle accidents
• Cornering related motorcycle accidents
• DUI
• Multi-vehicle crashes
• Vehicles making left turns in front of motorcycles
• Head on collisions
• Lane switching
• Failure to yield

Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries in Casper

Riding a motorcycle is liberating but can be hazardous due to the rider's exposure to the environment around them. If a vehicle T-bones a motorcycle rider – even at parking lot speeds, there is little to no protection for the rider from a catastrophic crushing injury.

Although riders face many more risks, there are a few injuries that appear to be widespread among many of our clients. Injuries we see in Casper motorcycle cases include:

What is the Value of my Casper Motorcycle Accident Case?

What your motorcycle case is worth depends on your medical bills, lost income, how the injuries affect your daily life, and any share of fault assigned to you under W.S. § 1-1-109.

Although no two situations are the same, the Casper motorcycle accident attorneys at Metier Law Firm can assist you in determining how much compensation you may be entitled to and how much your case is worth.

Call Metier Law Firm at 833-4-MOTO-LAW (833-466-8652) or schedule your free consultation today at www.metierlaw.com

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Can I File a Motorcycle Injury Claim if I Was Partially to Blame?

Wyoming follows modified comparative fault under W.S. § 1-1-109. Under subsection (b), your own fault doesn't bar recovery as long as it's not more than 50% of the total fault of all actors. Subsection (a)(i) defines an actor as any person or entity, including you, whose fault is a proximate cause of the injury. Any award is reduced by your percentage of fault.

With a $50,000 verdict:

• Rider found 10% at fault: recovers $45,000
• Rider found 50% at fault: recovers $25,000
• Rider found 51% at fault: recovers nothing

Under subsection (e), each defendant is liable only for its own share of the total fault.

It is highly recommended to seek the advice of a Casper motorcycle accident attorney to ensure you receive what you deserve. You need professionals fighting on your side for the highest settlement or verdict possible because you will have professionals fighting against you.

Call Metier Law Firm at 833-4-MOTO-LAW (833-466-8652) or schedule your free consultation today at www.metierlaw.com

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Will a Casper Motorcycle Accident Attorney Represent Me Better than a Car Accident Lawyer?

Unfortunately, non-riders (even attorneys) are exceptionally quick to judge and leap to the incorrect conclusion that the rider is to blame because “motorcycles are dangerous.” This is primarily due to societal preconceptions about motorcycle riders, and it's one of the reasons to hire a Casper motorcycle accident attorney.

The misconceptions aside, people who have never ridden also don’t understand the joy and therapeutic benefits riding can bring a person. They don't understand what it feels like to ride through Wind River or Jackson Hole. You deserve to have somebody fighting for you who shares your love of riding and can properly tell your story to a jury.

Do I Need the Police Accident Report to Have a Free Consultation for My Motorcycle Accident?

An accident report is helpful for our intake team, but not necessary for a free consultation. We will gather the information about your motorcycle crash during your consultation and begin our investigation afterwards. Your Casper motorcycle accident attorney and legal team will request a copy of the accident report from the Casper Police Department, Natrona County Sheriff's Office, or Wyoming Highway Patrol, depending on who responded, and typically can get it much faster.